Rooney: Acosta 'one of the best I’ve played with'

The former Manchester United man has backed his D.C. United team-mate to bounce back after a move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through at the deadline

Luciano Acosta has been backed by Wayne Rooney to one day join a top club, with the D.C. United captain calling the Argentine “one of the best” that he’s played with.

Acosta appeared set for a deadline-day transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, but the move fell apart in the final hours of the transfer window amid reports of disagreement over the fee and a lack of support by PSG manager Thomas Tuchel.

Other potential Premier League options never materialised, meaning Acosta will remain with D.C. for now, though his contract is set to expire at the end of the 2019 MLS season.